Human Lactation Consultant
Courses
CHLC 205S Introduction to Human Lactation 2.0 Credits
This course will provide a foundation in breastfeeding and human lactation, including breastfeeding education and promotion during the prenatal period, successful initiation of breastfeeding, prevention of many common pitfalls, and ongoing breastfeeding support. This course covers the fifteen specific areas required by Baby Friendly USA for all nurses working in prenatal and perinatal areas in Baby-Friendly Hospitals.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHLC 305S Clinical Issues in Human Lactation I 2.0 Credits
The focus of this course will be to understand clinical aspects of the lactating parent including in-depth maternal assessment and composition of human milk. Emphasis will be on first recognizing normal anatomy and physiology and then exploring presentations of the difficulties that lactating parent may encounter. The course will examine the effects of maternal characteristics as well as the effects of birth on breastfeeding outcomes. Strategies to improve breastfeeding success will be discussed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHLC 355S Clinical Issues in Human Lactation II 2.0 Credits
The focus of this course will be to understand clinical aspects of the breastfeeding infant and the use of human milk, including in-depth infant and the changing composition of human milk as the infant’s needs change. Emphasis will be on first recognizing normal anatomy and physiology and then exploring presentations of the difficulties that breastfeeding dyads encounter. The course will examine the effects of infant anatomy and characteristics as well as the effects of birth on breastfeeding outcomes. Strategies to improve breastfeeding success will be discussed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHLC 405S Public Policy of Breastfeeding 2.0 Credits
This course will examine the barriers to optimal breastfeeding using a socio-ecologic framework. Participants will gain a better understanding of the different factors that influence breastfeeding behaviors. Strategies to more effectively protect, promote and support breastfeeding will be discussed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHLC 485S Clinical Internship in Lactation for Pathway 2 1.0-8.0 Credit
Lactation Supervised Practice is designed to prepare competent, entry-level lactation consultants who will be eligible to sit the International Board Lactation Consultant Examination by completing Pathway 2. The course will provide appropriate experiences to practice the roles of lactation consultant under the supervision of a preceptor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 7 times for 64 credits